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Genting-ing-ing

Hey I'm back from Genting! It was a last minute trip! On Tuesday night, I just got back from tuition when I got to know that my parents were setting off to Genting. I asked if I could tag along and was actually just casually asking when I actually agreed to go, on impulse. I reckon I would need a small break from all the stress I've been experiencing.

Nevertheless, the trip was great. Although I enjoyed myself, at the back of my mind, there were things back at home that I can't let go. So, as a matter of fact, I was "torturing" myself, trying to balance the happy cells with the sad cells when somehow there isn't an equilibrium to be made.

Anyway, we went there by car. Me along with my parents, my grandparents, my uncle, aunt, cousins. The journey there was quite draggy. Around 4 hours plus or so. But I liked the idea of travelling at night. The stars out there shining on the dark highways were just amazing. Even in car, I felt a peace of mind. Some tranquility. Somehow I could use some time for some reflections and self-indulgence. I remembered the 12 hour coach ride from Bangkok to Chiangmai several years back. It was amazing! My folks were complaining of the long ride but I was just enjoying myself, staring at the night scenery out there, seeing if there's a chance of seeing any wild animals out there. And indeed saw a few elephants. Cool!

So back to my Genting trip, the themepark was the main attraction. No matter how many times I went there. I could not just forgo that. I went for 2X SpaceShot, 3X Corkscrew rollercoaster, 2X Viking, 2X Flying Coaster, 1X Go Kart, etc. We tried every possible exciting ride there. And it was amazing(I know I kept using this word but yea that's the simplest word I could think of to describe how I felt) to see myself grow from someone who used to fear rollercoaster rides to someone who actually thought they are of "no kick" now. Haha.

Oooohh, and I must say this. I finally stepped into a casino!!! Haha. I still remember back when I was 18, I actually tried to sneak into the casino with my uncle. I did not even bother to hide behind his back. Just walking casually with him when the security guard stopped me and asked me my age. I said 18, NONCHALANTLY. Lol. Like some kind of customer sovereignty. But alas, I couldn't enter. This time round, I stepped in there NONCHALANTLY as well. A security guard stopped me for my I/C. And knowing that I've passed the age limit, I appeared 2X NONCHALANTLY. Lol.

I tried my luck at the jackpot machines and were less amazed when I know that they now operate with the Genting card. You put money into that card to play. Where it used to be the clinking of coins, now you don't hear that sound anymore. Just mere computer melodies if you won a roll or what. Less thrill, but nevertheless, a good time kill.

At dinner, we were sharing jokes and stories. And I was very surprised to hear that my grandpa used to be a hunter. Yea, he had a hunter license. Which was cool. He said stories about hunting for wild animals, and how in the dark their eyes should appear red. He related a story about him nearly killing a man when he saw a pair of red eyes in the jungle. Freaky right?! A man with red eyes?? They were also saying how using the toilet back then could be life threatening as well. That cows, bulls, or even tigers might be just outside the toilet door, back in those kampong days. And he also shared true stories!

The trip was short but fulfilling.

By the way, I think Malaysia is on very high alert for Mas Selamat. Cos everywhere, I saw the words "Selamat Datang!" (Selamat has come!)

Haha.